Lookin' for Luv

by Carl Weber

Book Overview

Hip, smart and outrageously funny, this new novel places Carl Weber - recently named African-American Bookseller of the Year - right up there alongside Terry McMillan and Eric Jerome Dickey as one of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758201184
• ISBN13: 9780758201188
• Release Date: November 2001
• Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

His writing has definitely improved, but this still has that touch of genius that is CW

As the story goes on, you realize that you can’t ever think that you have a character all figured out. By the end of the book, I had an understanding of the ones I didn’t care for at the beginning and I ended up hating the characters I loved haha. That’s kind of how real life works out huh? I’m reading his entire catalog from the beginning, so I’m on to the next. Thanks you Carl Weber for sharing your talent with us.

Dial 1-900 For Luv!

Looking for a book to pick you up and make you laugh and one that presents AA males in a normal, realistic perspective...then look no further than Lookin' For Luv. This debut novel from Carl Weber is witty, entertaining, easy to read and filled with realistic characters and situations. Lookin' For Luv is the story of four AA men who work together and who are all looking for love via 1-900-BLACK LUV. The storyline is told from the AA male's perspective and combines comedy, drama, romance, dating during the '90s and contemporary issues to form a compelling and well crafted tale. Everyone who's ever been in the dating game can relate to at least one of the colorful characters in this book. These characters provide antics and situations which keep you LOL(laughing out loud), ROTF(rolling on the floor), hollering out loud and talking to the book..."no he/she didn't go there". My favorite character was Tyrone gosh was this brotha smooth with his 10 Rules to Satisfy a Woman; and my least favorite character who had absolutely no obvious redeeming qualities was Maurice. Yes I thoroughly enjoyed Lookin' For Luv and highly recommend it for a chance of pace...if you want to laugh a lot then pick up this book today...you won't be disappointed. Okay you might be disappointed with the epilogue...I didn't think it was fair to one of the characters and was oh so cold...and the cover could use some work. The couple portrayed(on the cover) makes it seem that Lookin' For Luv is only for a very young audience but the characters are relatable to anyone including those folks who are in their 20s or their 50s. BOTTOM LINE: I still really really really like Lookin' For Luv and am looking forward to future novels from newcomer Carl Weber.

Undeniable Fun

Don't start this book to close to bedtime. I guarantee that you will not get to sleep that night. Carl Weber writes a book that keeps you turning the pages. One would never imagine so much could happen by four men dialing 1-900-BLACK-LUV. I was hesitant when I first bought this book. I read it in one day and have been recommending it ever since. I have talked to friends, people at work and strangers at bookstores into buying it. All his charcters are interesting, fully developed, and their stories fulfilling. This book kept me laughing. I was constantly saying of Mr. Weber,'oh no he didn't or he is too much'. Like great movies have you talking to the screen, Lookin' For Luv has you talking and laughing out loud. If this book doesn't lift you and make you laugh, I would check to see if you still had a pulse. I will be one of the first ones to pick up Mr. Weber's next book.

Mo' Funny Tales from a True BrothaMan

A few weeks ago, I walked into my favorite cultural bookstore in downtown chicago, and when i walked in I met Carl Weber, who recommended that i pick up his book. It was totally refreshing to meet an author who was down to earth and friendly. I promised that i would pick up his book on Friday and when i did it was so good. I was on the train reading this wonderful book that was written by a brotha and it was so comical and true. It was refreshing to read about the 4 different brothas who had different agendas in using the 1-900-BLACK-LUV line. It was funny and real and i really look forward to reading more from Carl. He's a great writer! I look forward to reading more of his works! Keep writing and giving us mo' funny and realistic tales Carl. We love it.

LOOKIN' FOR SOMETHING GOOD TO READ, BUY THIS BOOK!!

I purchased Lookin' for Luv after reading the very favorable reviews and I was not disppointed. This book is a page turner, full of drama. The story of four men, looking for love by calling 1-900-Black Luv. We get to meet Kevin, Tyrone, Antoine, and Maurice. We get a glimpse into each of their lives and boy will you be surprised. This book will take you on a rollercoastr ride that will have you laughing, screaming and talking out loud to the characters. I am looking forward to many more novels by Carl Weber. Continued success and blessings. Peace!!

Wonderful Job!!

This book came recommended to me by two wonderful people that I know, one being the Diva of Romance herself, Rochelle Alers and second my friend of Montsho, Jackie Perkins. They both said you gotta read this book by Carl Weber. Guess what, I did and I really had fun reading this book. It was not a dull moment in this book, it sorta kept me grabbing the book even when I knew I needed to sleep. The book is full of so much DRAMA that I believe that is what kept it so interesting.I am the true romance reader but it was very refreshing having Mr. Weber illustrate in this book the lives of four African-American men from various backgrounds with different agendas. But they had one thing in common, they all end up calling this love line (1-900-Black Luv). The book revolves around what each one encounters from the selected mates from that love line.It's funny, it's some food for thought-type book, it is an easy read that it works like a magnet pulling you deep into the story.I strongly recommend this book, especially to my very special set of romance readers, they know who they are because they check on my reviews all the time. Now it does not have those high initimate scenes you're accustomed to but you should definetly enjoy the break because this book does provide just what Doctor BJ orders: LAUGHTER, FUN, EASY-READING AND RELAXATION!!One great thing about my reading this book and having my own personal copy is that Carl Weber will be here in my city this month and of course I can have it autographed.Looking forward to the next Carl Weber novel!!